8½ Souvenirs
8+1⁄2 Souvenirs | |
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| Genres | Swing revival |
| Years active | 1993–present |
8+1⁄2 Souvenirs is an American swing revival band that is currently active, since 1993.[1]
The band was signed to RCA Victor and had two albums on that label, as well as two under indie labels in Austin, Texas. 8+1⁄2 Souvenirs is named after the film 8+1⁄2, directed by Federico Fellini, and the song "Souvenirs" by gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt
The band appeared on Austin City Limits in April 1998.[2]
Personnel[edit]
The band lineup evolved over the years. During different periods, the personnel included:
- Olivier Giraud (guitar, vocals) The founder and key member of the Souvenirs. Now a member of the band Continental Graffiti.
- Tony Balbineau (vocals, rhythm guitar)[3]
- Todd Wulfmeyer (bass)
- Kathy Kiser (vocals)[3]
- Glover Gill (piano)
- Adam Berlin (drums)
- Juliana Sheffield (vocals)
- Kevin Smith (bass)
- Justin Sherburn (piano)
- Rob Kidd (drums)
- Chrysta Bell (vocals)
Discography[edit]
- Happy Feet (RCA Victor, 1995)[3]
- Happy Feet (The Second Edition), Continental Records, 1997, retrieved December 29, 2023
- Souvonica, Continental Records, 1997, retrieved December 29, 2023
- Twisted Desire (RCA Victor, 1999)[3]
- Live Memories (Giraudo, 2000)
- At The Movies, Continental Records, 2022, retrieved December 29, 2023
References[edit]
- ^ Gray, Christopher (December 17, 2004). "French Ticklers". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Austin City Limits Season 23 Episode 10 – Boz Scaggs followed by 8 1/2 Souvenirs". TV.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Curtin, Kevin; Rascoe, Rachel; Toland, Michael; Thomas, Morgan-Taylor; Salazar, Mars; Ramirez, Alejandra (January 28, 2022). "What We're Listening to Right Now". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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